Quality Assurance & Training Coordinator

Crem Recruitment Ltd.; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crem Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Quality Assurance & Training Coordinator for a growing food manufacturing business.

The role focuses on maintaining high standards of food safety, product quality and compliance through hands-on checks, GMP audits, documentation, procedures updates and delivering training to colleagues. The ideal candidate will have experience in a food manufacturing environment, a solid understanding of GMP, and the ability to train and support staff in quality and food safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience in QA, QC, auditing or related activities preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMP and food safety standards.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Proactive, organised and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks and inspections across the factory.
• Support GMP audits and ensure site standards are maintained.
• Complete and maintain quality records and documentation.
• Update procedures, work instructions and quality paperwork.
• Deliver training and guidance on quality, food safety and GMP requirements.
• Collaborate with production teams to promote best practice and compliance.
• Identify issues and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.
• Help maintain a culture of quality, hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Quality assurance

GMP

Auditing

Training delivery

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're recruiting for a Quality Assurance & Training Coordinator to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in food manufacturing who is looking to develop their skills and progress within quality assurance, food safety and training.

You may already have experience in QA/QC, quality control or auditing, or you could be an experienced food manufacturing professional with a good understanding of GMP who is keen to take the next step into a quality-focused role.

Working closely with the production team, you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of food safety, product quality and compliance across the site. The role offers a varied mix of hands‑on factory checks, GMP audits, quality documentation, updating procedures and delivering training to colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine quality checks and inspections across the factory.
• Support GMP audits and ensure site standards are consistently maintained.
• Complete and maintain accurate quality records and documentation.
• Assist with updating procedures, work instructions and quality paperwork.
• Deliver training and guidance to colleagues on quality, food safety and GMP requirements.
• Work closely with production teams to promote best practice and ensure compliance.
• Identify potential issues and contribute to continuous improvement across the site.
• Help maintain a strong culture of quality, hygiene and food safety throughout the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised and passionate about maintaining high standards.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing environment (essential).
• Experience in QA, QC, auditing or other quality‑related activities (preferred).
• A good understanding of GMP and food safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to train and support colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record‑keeping skills.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach, with the ability to identify areas for improvement.
• The confidence to work hands‑on in a busy factory environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Please note: Due to the location, your own transport is essential.

Crem Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy